Market Monitor

We keep our finger on the pulse of the mortgage investment market to provide you with the latest news and trends from our team of experts. Read our blog to get the latest on mortgage investing so you can invest with CMI.

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4 March 2010

Canadian Home Buyers Moving Quickly in Toronto and Vancouver

Canadian Home Buyers – Rising Interest Rates, New Mortgage Rules and a Harmonized Sales Tax Push Buyers to Move Faster.

3 March 2010

Refinancing in Canada | Available Funds Dropping From 95% to 90% on April 19th

Refinancing in Canada – .As of April 19, 2010, the feds will reduce the funds you can acquire through refinance from 95% of a home’s value to 90%.

1 March 2010

CMHC Needs to Reconsider Criteria | Dodge | Former Head of the Bank of Canada

CMHC Needs to Reconsider Criteria – Dave Dodge, Former Head of the Bank of Canada Throws in His 2 Cents.

27 February 2010

Real Estate Speculators Under Flaherty’s Microscope

The New Rule of 20% Down Payment Should Help Weed Out Real Estate Speculators and Bring Proces Down.

26 February 2010

Buyers Wary of Bidding Wars on Toronto Condos

Buyers are Wary of Bidding Wars in Toronto are Becoming Reluctant to Make the First Offer.

25 February 2010

Canadian Home Buyer and Seller Tips

Canadian Home Buyer and Seller Tips – Dos and Don’ts of Home Buying and Selling

24 February 2010

CMHC-Backed Mortgages – New Rules

CMHC-Backed Mortgages – Starting April 19, 2010 New Rules in Effect